Octopath Traveler: Final Two Protagonists Unveiled

A new trailer reveals the final playable characters in Octopath Traveler, Cyrus the Scholar and Ophilia the Cleric, as well as details on how Talents and character switching will work in the game. You can check out the trailer below.

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The Scholar, Cyrus, is traveling the world in search of a lost tome which holds the secrets to ancient mysteries, and he blazes his own path with his Path Action, Scrutinize.

Scrutinize allows Cyrus to suss out all kinds of useful information from the people he encounters on his journey, helping him to solve mysteries, or gain the upper hand in interactions with shopkeepers and the like.

The final character, Ophilia the Cleric, is a servant of the Order of the Sacred Flame. Setting off on a pilgrimage, Ophilia aims to restore light to the realm, and she will do it with the aid of her Path Action, Guide.

Ophilia can use Guide to lead other characters to where they are needed most. She can use this ability to ease the woes of those around her by reuniting long lost family members, and much more.

Although players will begin the game with a single protagonist, the other seven can be discovered while exploring the world. Players will be able to form a party of four travelers to do battle, but once the party meets a certain person in their travels, players will be able to change their party by visiting the tavern in any town.

In addition, it is possible to select and follow the story of any of the recruited protagonists, so it is possible to experience every story in a single playthrough.

The trailer also reveals that, in addition to their Path Actions, each protagonist will have a unique Talent. Cyrus' Talent, Study Foe, allows him to reveal enemy weaknesses. Olberic's Talent, Bolster Defense, grants him the ability to enter a boosted mode while defending other party members.

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Alfyn can use Concoct to create potions with various effects, including healing party members or damaging enemies. H'aanit can use her Talent to Capture and tame beasts. Ophilia can Summon those she is currently Guiding to the battle, and Primrose can do the same with her Talent, Summon.

Tressa's Talent, Eye for Money, allows the party to pick up money while simply walking around. Therion's Talent, Pick Lock, grants him access to a wide array of special treasure chests hidden throughout the world.